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Munzer Family History

Munzer Name Meaning

German (Münzer): occupational name for a coiner someone working in a mint from Middle High German münzære ‘coiner’. Compare Muenzer . Jewish (Ashkenazic; Münzer): occupational name for a coiner from German Münzer. Compare 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Munter, Menner, Mulder, Manger, Muenzer, Maner, Genzer, Kutzer

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Where is the Munzer family from?

You can see how Munzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Munzer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Munzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Munzer families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Munzer's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Munzer families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Munzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Munzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Munzer. 60% of Munzer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Cook
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Munzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Munzer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Munzer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Munzer. For the veterans among your Munzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Munzer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Munzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Munzer in 1953 was 43, and 83 in 2003.

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